Bridgeport Telegram Opinion: Census Shows Hartford Leads
The Bridgeport Telegram unaffiliated opinion notes Hartford has more school aged children per census and leads in growth, while Bridgeport remains competitive. It discusses population shifts between Hartford and Bridgeport with projected changes by 1930 and mentions broader state interest in the race of giants. It also criticizes Hearst Mexican slush fund charges against Senate leaders as a political plot and references the Ware-Smith plot in Senate politics.
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Post Publishing CO
Middle St
Bridgeport
Conn
Barnum
Milford
Tatr
Milford Call
Fairfield Call
Fairfield
Agdit Hareanz
Associated Press
Associated Preen
Hartford
Connecticut
Borah
Norris
LaFollette
Heflin
Tootin
Biggles
Congress
Senate
Hartford Courant
Courant
What Ails New England and the Lindbergh Balance
A Boston News Bureau address argues New England educates youth away from business, hindering regional fortunes. It cites Harvard and college training as gaps, urging coordination of school and business education to sustain industry and wealth. Col Lindbergh’s Mexico visit sparks debate on American morality and diplomacy. Hartford’s population rank vs Bridgeport questioned amid school counts. census methods questioned.
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Clarence W. Barron
Boston News
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Boston
New England
Barron
Harvard College
Phantom stabber targets Bridgeport's women citywide
In Bridgeport a “phantom stabber” has attacked at least 25 girls and young women over three years, stabbing each in the breast and escaping. Attacks occurred in diverse neighborhoods including a church vestibule and downtown stores, prompting calls for decisive action to restore street safety for women at night.
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Providence Journal
Bridgeport
New England
Sen
Boosting New Haven Is and Waterbury as Wettest Towns
The Stamford Advocate criticizes a federal enforcement plan that preaches probation and then directs where to obtain liquor. It questions why New Haven and Waterbury are singled out as two of the wettest towns in the United States and suggests a boosters' organization is needed to address the liquor issue.
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Waterbury
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United States
Major Mills
Boosters
WHY JUDGE WHITE WON IN DENVER IN COLORADO
The Hartford Courant notes the Democratic candidate Harrison White won in Colorado's First Congressional District, aided by opposition to the Volstead Act. It quotes his platform advocating liberty under law, temperance reform, and modification of prohibition, arguing the act corrupts public morality and infringes rights while criticizing enforcement failures.
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Courant
Harrison White
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Celorage Supreme Court
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America
Ite
Candidate for Congress Attacks Volstead Act in Denver
A candidate campaigns on a platform that openly attacks the Volstead Act. Other contenders show partial gestures, but this candidate speaks plainly. Judge White believed Denver voters tired of prohibition would respond to candid, practical temperance and independent honesty.
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Congress
Judge White
Denver
Tipping in New York Seethes as Social Force
In a from the front New York column Herbert Corey argues tipping has become coercive. Footmen greet cab doors with threats to enforce quarters and elevator starters earn far more than many professionals. He notes restaurants, soda jerks, hatters and movie-house patrons all participate, tipping shaping behavior and social dynamics across the city. He estimates New Yorkers and New Jersey residents tip about a million dollars daily, a figure he treats with skepticism.
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Dodge
This Book Review Chooses Shades Over Pure Light
Walt Mason lampoons Cyrus Whack in a playful critique that mocks rigid virtue in fiction. The speaker argues no character is wholly good or bad, citing mixed motives and shifting moral lines as the norm. The piece ends with a quip about wealth and inheritance.
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Walt Mason
Cyrus Whack
Sin
Earth
Political pointers and city bills in Bridgeport annexation era
The Second District Republican club plans a turkey and chicken party same night as the Ninth District club. Comptroller records reveal 1870s city bills for wining and dining officials tied to the Bridgeport annexation, with charges at Jans Haven House and Atlantic Hotel. Notes include payments, resignations, and budget discussions, plus a New Britain police traffic talk and legal aid cost comparisons across several cities.
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Park Avenue
Division Street
Ash Creek
Jans Haven
Atlantic Hotel
Water and
Beaver Streets
Fairfield Avenue
O. K
W. K. Seeley
Segals
A. R. Hale
Prohibition and Common Sense by Hr Fran
A 1927 column argues for enforcing Prohibition to curb public sale of liquor while noting free speech to advocate repeal. It claims law is the land, enforcement reveals bad laws, and aims to keep alcohol out of public places. The piece critiques zeal on both sides and warns against repealing law by breaking it.
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General Grant
Farthermore
Vallege Boys Andamart
Mquor
Battle Over Next Republican Convention City Heats Up
Washington observers recount the long fight to host the next Republican National Convention, pitting San Francisco against Kansas City. Chairman Butler’s neutrality and hinted preference for Kansas City sparked anger among national committeemen and local supporters as ballots stretched past twenty with no clear winner.
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San Francisco
Kansas City
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Nations Committee
Vicant National
South
Mr. Butler
Questions on religious unity and judgment day debates
Letters from a church scholar respond to queries on Christ's doctrine unity versus Protestant Catholic divisions, the nature of judgment and the soul, and St Paul’s view of life after death. The discussion emphasizes living a virtuous present, spiritual transformation, and the hope of union through righteousness.
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Jesus
Daniel Webster
New York City
St. Paul
Apostle
Demaccus Road
Navy analyst Magruder grilled by House panel
Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder faces pointed questions from three members of the House Naval committee in Washington as they seek specific figures to support his charge that Navy administration is wasteful. Chairman Britten contests his estimates and demands precise data from official records. Vinson presses Magruder on his motive for publishing articles and cites figures challenging his claims about cost savings from ship allocations and warship roles.
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Associated Press
Thomas PF. Magruder
Philadelphia
House Naval Committee
Britten
Magruder
Rteat
Vinson
Georgia
Nicaraguan
Sentence Sermons A Social Favorable Person
A compact meditation praising agreeable people who attract friends and ease selling. The text argues such individuals are in demand at social events, make good life companions, and provide satisfaction to God through their favorable conduct.
Firemen Called Out For Two Grass Fires In Bridgeport
Firemen were dispatched to two grass fires in Bridgeport yesterday. The first blaze burned near Tot at Iranistan Avenue and Atlantic Street and was quickly controlled by No 9 Engine Company. A second still-alarm fire occurred at Edna Avenue and East Majin Street, extinguished by No 4 Chemical Company.
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Bridgeport
Iranistan Avenue
Atlantic Street
No. 9 Engine Co
Edna Avenue
East Majin Street
No. 4 Chemical Co
Boy Scout Leaders Celebrate Christmas Party
Nearly 75 city Boy Scout leaders attended the Christmas celebration at St Pauls Episcopal church. Scoutmasters and leaders from Troop 43, Bl Augustine's church, were among those present with Thomas J. Hannon as general chair. The evening featured semaphore signaling instruction, a grab bag, and a buffet supper.
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Thomas J. Hannon
Bl Augustine's Church
Thomas L. Cullen
Weather forecast for Eastern New York and Southern New England
Cloudy and cold in Eastern New York and Southern New England on Wednesday with a brief fair spell later. Northerly winds near Sandy Hook to Hatteras may reach gale force at times. outlook for east of the Mississippi shows continued fair weather into Thursday with low pressure over Canadian maritimes.
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New England
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Atlantic
Delaware
Eastport
Mississippi River
Sandy Hook
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